Somerville car hire

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Cheap car hire in Somerville

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Most popular car type

Mini

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Somerville car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Somerville with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Somerville?

You should book your car hire in Somerville around 28 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Somerville?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Somerville are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.2, 4 reviews), Hertz (7.0, 9 reviews), and Thrifty (5.6).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 9.2/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 7.0/10
Thrifty
Thrifty
Rated 5.6/10
Dollar
Dollar
Rated 5.5/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Somerville?

SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Somerville. SUV cars in Somerville cost R1 682/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R1 122/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Somerville?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Somerville is February at an average cost of R625/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Somerville when prices are R1 590/day on average, which tends to be 2 900% above the yearly average hire price for Somerville.

Which car hire company in Somerville has the most locations?

Hertz operates 3 locations in Somerville, more than any other car hire company.
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Somerville

  • Very few things give the same thrill as going on vacation or even a business trip to a new city. If you want to make the most out of your Somerville trip, renting a car from car rentals in Somerville will be an ideal option. You'll have the flexibility to skip on public transportation, which in turn will result in utter freedom to explore any part of the city on your own schedule. You can personalize your trip as you deem fit and enjoy comfort, safety, and privacy, especially if you have young kids. You'll be free of restrictions, and you can pack as much cargo as you like since you have your own trunk, depending on the activities you intend to engage in. Imagine having the flexibility to venture out of the city to check out Old Sturbridge Village, about 58 miles away, or as far as Martha's Vineyard, about 94 miles away from the city, at your convenience.
  • The Rental Car Center at the Boston Logan International Airport is a few minutes away from the terminal. You'll find a shuttle bus at the lower level of the terminal that will take you directly to the center. You'll find Somerville car rentals along with the four-level garage, some of them including Enterprise, Thrifty, and Hertz.
  • Jaywalking has been an ongoing issue in Somerville for a couple of years now, to the extent of the police fining pedestrians for it. Route 28 and East Main Street are especially a problem for this. In downtown Somerville, be wary of other drivers who may not necessarily be concerned about running red lights. Avoid turning at a red light, going over sidewalks, and turning on a double yellow line.
  • Interstate 93 southbound in the morning commute at around 7am can be quite congested. It goes on until 9am, after which it dies down to manageable traffic. Evening traffic starts backing up at about 3pm, and you can expect a gridlock by 5pm, only to move a lot faster around 7pm. Highway 28 can be just as bad, so try to avoid these rush hours or give yourself extra time if you must commute. Downtown Somerville can also be congested during these times, so try to move earlier or later than everyone else to enjoy the road.
  • Standard hire cars in Somerville are around 50% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Somerville

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Somerville?

    If you're wondering what kind of car to get from car rentals in Somerville, then any car from an economy to a full-size car will do just fine. If you consider how many people you need to take with you, how much cargo you're carrying, and how far you're willing to venture out of the city, choosing a car will become easy. If you're looking to go out of town to venture into rural roads, you may want to get an SUV instead.

  • What’s the speed limit in Somerville?

    The city of Somerville has a blanket speed limit of 25mph unless otherwise posted. You'll find some safety zone areas as well with signs of a 20mph limit. Safety zones include school zones and playgrounds.

  • Where are the best places to park in Somerville?

    Parking meters in Somerville are active Mondays through Saturday from 8am to 8pm and charge approximately $1.25 per hour. Parking on Sundays and holidays is free. Curbside parking spots have yellow bands on the meter post and allow parking for a maximum of 2h. Off-street parking lots allow parking for about 3h and have an orange band of the meter post.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Somerville?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Somerville?

    A Mini car hire in Somerville costs R2 508 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Somerville?

    A Standard car hire in Somerville costs R1 519 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Somerville?

    An Intermediate car hire in Somerville costs R1 301 per day, on average.

Somerville car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9,2

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.0

2 locations in Somerville

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1815 Massachusetts Avenue

+1 617 299 2075

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37 Mystic Ave

+1 617 625 1766

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Easy to pick up and return the car. No bait and switch pricing.

10,0 Wonderful

Megan, Feb 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Riley was friendly, helpful, and quick. Thank you

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Everything went off without a problem would recommend to anyone

1 out of 2

Hertz

7,0

Good

Read 9 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

7.1

3 locations in Somerville

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242 Mystic Avenue

+1 781 306 0610

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30 Washington St

+1 857 998 3314

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646 Somerville Avenue

+1 617 625 7958

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2,0 Poor

Reid, Feb 2025

Passenger van

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Location drastically understaffed. One poor manager running the location alone, doing her best with a small stable of cars clearly behind on preventative maintenance. Waited two hours to get a vehicle (not in the class I reserved but a substitute), and with a broken window taped closed; otherwise I was told there would be no vehicles available. After returning the vehicle hours early I was charged an unknown $75 fee and received no receipt or accounting for this fee.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2021

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Pros:

The staff who helped me at pick-up was very kind.

Cons:

1. the car smelled like cigarettes. 2. They did not have the class of vehicle which I reserved, and I was given the worst vehicle i've driven in my life. I needed a car for a golf trip, and the vehicle I was given couldn't even fit 1 bag of golf clubs in the trunk.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2021

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Pros:

The staff was excellent

Cons:

The broken rear view mirror was a repeating problem. It would not stay in position. I had to stop numerous times to readjust it because it would close onto the door while on the highway making it impossible to see out the back on the right side of the van. Not acceptable.

7,6 Good

Muhammad Ibrahim, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Good behavior of people working and nice cars

Cons:

Helpline services and more instructions on returning car instructions when the store is closed

10,0 Wonderful

Betsy, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff at Hertz Rental Car were helpful & friendly. The car was comfortable & was the best price out there. The office was in a location that was easy to get to.

Cons:

The Hertz location that I went to did not accept debit cards. It would have made my experience much better if I had been informed of that ahead of time as I had to go back home to get my credit card. Even better, I thought they did not have a viable reason for not accepting debit cards in the first place.

1 out of 3

Thrifty

5,6

Fair

2 locations in Somerville

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242 Mystic Avenue

+1 781 306 0610

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00

646 Somerville Avenue

+1 617 625 7958

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
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Dollar

5,5

Fair

2 locations in Somerville

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Locations in Somerville

242 Mystic Avenue

+1 781 306 0610

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

646 Somerville Avenue

+1 617 625 7958

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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70 Prospect Street

+1 617 628 8800

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13 travellers who hired a car in Somerville gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.6

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